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Goliath Construction at Six Flags Great America

In just over two months, Six Flags Great America’s new “Goliath” wooden coaster will be welcoming riders. I had the chance to visit the construction site and witness the significant vertical construction in progress. This view from a backstage parking...

Help Raise Money for A Kid Again

Hey everyone, Kyle here and I’d like to invite you to help support Coaster101’s fundraising efforts for the “Scream for a Kid Again” charity event at Kings Island. I will be representing Coaster101 that night at the event. This is...

Mar 11, 2014 by Kyle Features 0

Story Land’s Roar-O-Saurus Rises

Story Land’s (Glen, N.H.) new-for-2014 family wooden coaster, Roar-O-Saurus, is taking shape. The Gravity Group coaster is only 1,242 feet long and stands 40 feet tall and features quite possibly the coolest dinosaur-inspired train that I’ve ever seen (take notes,...

Mar 11, 2014 by John Stevenson Features 1

A-Z Coaster of the Week: Jack Rabbit

This week we also jump back to a park we’ve already visited this year: Kennywood! This time, however, we are talking about Jack Rabbit, one of the park’s wooden coasters. Opened in 1920, Jack Rabbit is one of the oldest...

Mar 10, 2014 by Kyle Features 0

Q&A With Cole Lindbergh of “For Your Amusement”

Recently, we stumbled upon a Kickstarter Project entitled “For Your Amusement,” which is an Amusement Park Travel Show, highlighting more than just rides, but overall theme park history. Their goal is to raise $37,000 by April 4 in order to...

Mar 7, 2014 by Andrew Stilwell Features Interviews 2

Our Most Prized Theme Park Possessions

After years of visiting amusement parks, many coaster enthusiasts amass a sizable collection of artifacts, trinkets and souvenirs from their travels. These items provide a nostalgic reminder of their days of coaster-riding. Below, members of the Coaster101 team have shared a few...

Mar 5, 2014 by John Stevenson Features 3

A-Z Coaster of the Week: Iron Dragon

This week we head back to Cedar Point to one of the more overlooked roller coasters at the park, Iron Dragon. Built in 1987, this is the oldest operating Arrow Dynamics Suspended steel roller coaster in the world, a sort...

Mar 3, 2014 by Larry Features 0

RoboCoasters-101

In the race to build even more thrilling and unpredictable ride experiences, the RoboCoaster has emerged as one of the most dynamic ride systems out there. From stationary rides to state-of-the-art motion base attractions, RoboCoaster is raising the level of...

Feb 27, 2014 by Nick Weisenberger Coasters-101 0

Your Top 10 Coasters

A couple weeks ago we shared our Top 10 coaster lists and asked you to send us yours! We received many responses and they were very interesting! Check out these lists to see how different people rank their coasters! Stephanie...

Feb 26, 2014 by Kyle Features 5

A-Z Coaster of the Week: Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit

Our “H” Coaster of the Week takes us back to Central Florida and the Universal Orlando Resort as we highlight Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida. This Maurer Söhne X-Coaster opened on August 19, 2009. Hollywood Rip Ride...

Feb 24, 2014 by Andrew Stilwell Features 1

Final Design of Goliath Revealed

Six Flags Great America released new images of the final design of Goliath which includes a redesigned lift hill structure not seen before on this kind of roller coaster. The layout itself hasn’t changed, but the lift hill and...

Feb 22, 2014 by Larry Features 0

Cedar Point Adding New Dining Options and SlingShot in 2014

Last October, we highlighted two new attractions coming to Cedar Point, the flagship park of the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. Today, Cedar Point announced that they are adding even more for the upcoming park season. Chickie’s and Pete’s, a Philadelphia-based Sports...

Feb 20, 2014 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0